Secret Service Agent John Spillman Charged With Indecent Exposure at Miami Hotel
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- John Spillman, a 33-year-old U.S. Secret Service officer, was arrested and charged with indecent exposure after being seen masturbating in a Miami hotel hallway while off duty.
- The incident occurred at the DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport & Convention Center, where Spillman followed a woman to her room and exposed himself, prompting her to fear for her safety.
- The Secret Service placed Spillman on administrative leave pending criminal proceedings and an internal investigation, emphasizing that his conduct is unacceptable and contrary to agency standards.
- Spillman, who joined the Secret Service in 2019 and was part of a security detail for a recent event attended by President Trump, is being held on a $1,000 bond with a hearing scheduled for May 27.
- A relative of Spillman declined to comment on the incident, stating unawareness of the situation.
